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Why eat organic food?
It is often said to taste better, as the animals are reared
on natural diets and crops have a lower water content. It is
better for your health as it is fresher, contains less chemical
residues and often contains more vitamins and minerals. It is
better for the soil and for animal welfare. It is better for
wildlife as organic farms encourage a greater diversity. It
guarantees that your food does not contain any genetically modified
materials.
The term ‘organic’ is legally
defined by the EU. Food labelled as organic has to conform
to standards of production and processing set by recognised
certification bodies such as The Soil Association
or Demeter. Organic farmers are inspected
every year to ensure they keep to these standards.
Buying organic food from a local producer
reconnects you to the land and seasons, as well as supporting
the Welsh organic economy. It is also better for the environment
as less transportation and packaging means less pollution
and waste.
The links on the left will take you
to directory pages of companies which produce those particular
categories of food and drink. For example, clicking on Meat,
Poultry and Fish will hep you find Welsh Mountain
lamb for your Sunday roast or next year’s Christmas
turkey.
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Farmers’
Markets: There has been a 15% rise in organic
goods sold direct to the consumer.
Farmers’ Markets are held all over Wales and are
growing in popularity. Find your nearest market here. |
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Recipes:
Need some inspiration for recipes using organic produce
in season? Look no further!
These suggestions from Organic Wales include new dishes
and a favourite tipple. |
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What’s
in Season: A calendar of fruit and vegetables
according to when they are in season in Wales, rather
than when they can be flown in from the developing world
to supply supermarkets. |
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